Grand Army of the Republic medal

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Grand Army of the Republic medal

Entry/Object ID

1545

Description

Silver colored, cross shaped medal. Part may be missing as it has a small ring attached at top. Top arm of cross says "1914". Left arm says "Aug. 31". Right arm says "SEP. 5". Bottom arm says "MICH.". In circle in center is "48TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT DETROIT". In center is official star medal with "G A R" between the points at top.

Acquisition

Accession

342

Source or Donor

Jenkins, Harry R., III

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1914

Material

Metal